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4521 Valmonte Dr., Sacramento, Ca (1:00 PM - May 17, 2017)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Not Self Closing / Self Latching $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0.00

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 40' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found, There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are some small areas of plaster wear on edges of steps and corners. Recommend maintaining water PH between 6.8-7.2 to avoid issues to worsen.

Otherwise, I anticipate no issues for 15+ years.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some missing tiles, due to concrete shifting, will need to be reapplied. Recommend contacting "The Tile Outlet" to order the appropriate tile for re-application ($450).

Also there is light calcium build up that can be removed via glass bead calcium cleaning ($450).

Water Quality Condition: Poor $210

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
7.2 - 7.6 Slightly High .05 Low 1.0 Low 20-30 Low 80-100 Slightly High 200 - 350 Ideal
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment. No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend additional water treatments; phosphate treatments + enzyme treatments, along with water balance to eliminate algae.

Phosphate remover: Orenda
http://www.sunplay.com/orenda-pr-10000-phosphate-remover-ore-50-126?gclid=CLy3luDZ-NMCFYl3fgod17YAKQ

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $363

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The first skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has been converted to a vacuum only skimmer, eliminating skimmer control. Recommend installing additional equipment to allow skimmer operation and bottom cleaner operation.

I am also not certain if there is an independent line to the main drain as well as the skimmer, if these two are independent then this is ideal for the current pump setup. If not recommend a smaller hp pump as this is inefficient; pumping too much water through too small of a hole thus increasing amp draw on a 1.40hp pump.

Main drain covers; pool and spa are not VGBA compliant and therefore should be upgraded for safety; $88 each x 2.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris mx 8 Baracuda
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner is in excellent working condition. No issues present.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0.00

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Medium
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

The pool light is approx 20 years old and should only last another 1 - 10 years. There appears to be dust/condensation inside the light lens, if water, the light will expire soon. I do not believe that it should last longer than 1 year before replacement ($575) will be needed.

Spa Light Condition: $0.00

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Single Cartridge
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

150 SQFT , 56GPM Max Flow, Single Cartridge Filter. In working condition. Filter element will need replacement in the next 1 - 3 months ($150). Especially after phosphate treatment.

Also this filter can be replaced with a sand filter ($775 installed) in the future to avoid continued cartridge cost every 18-24 months.

Filter Pump Condition: No Issue$0.00

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro - Single Speed 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Bonding wire is not secured.

The filter pump is in ideal working condition. No issues present, except under rated plumbing for pump size.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0.00

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$0.00

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$0.00

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $0.00

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Great $155

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak Natural Gas 100-250K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is in ideal working condition. Recommend installing drip leg for the heater to avoid sediment issue ($155) per code.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board located on the side of the house is in ideal condition.

The board located next to the pool equipment is not wired ideal for safety and should be rewired for proper GFCI safety; pool light GFCI; $125-255.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $0

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$0

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$560

Overall Details

The plumbing is currently not working as intended due to old (30+ years) valving that should be replaced asap before a leak occurs and caused failure. Recommend at least replacing the valving and copper plumbing; $355-455. And then painting the equipment for UV protection ($105).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Ortega valve 20+ years old
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Ortega valve 20+ years old
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Ortega valve 20+ years old
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Non working actuator valve 20+ years old.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2718Est. Totals

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